Thousands of attendees browsed through tartan micro skirts the size of belts and groovy jumpsuits galore during ThriftCon Houston at NRG Stadium, a place that usually host N. Complete with the musical stylings of a live mariachi band and…
Dallas’ hottest spots have everything: Good food, captivating photography, the best people at the helm, and of course, tequila. And now, the city’s first two members-only tequila lounges are honing in on the agave spirit — with an…
The Great Fire of 1805 almost completely destroyed the city of Detroit. As a result, the city adopted a motto that highlights resilience, adaptability and transition: Speramus meliora; Resurget cineribus — We hope for better things, It…
Driving around the notable Dallas stretch between Hillcrest Avenue and Preston Road, you’ll see plenty of examples of “Modern Preston Hollow,” several of which are currently on the real estate market for — and well beyond — $4 million. But…
Summer is here full force with it heat and humidity, the severity of which is dependent upon where you happen to be, vacation agendas, and, if you are lucky, myriad invitations to garden parties, dinners and poolside gatherings. Along with…
The Dallas dining scene is forever evolving. To help you stay in the know, we’ve gathered the buzziest openings, the unfortunate closures, and any other food news we might find fitting. The Dallas Dish is your weekly helping of need-to…
Whether you’re looking to plan a last-minute summer getaway or get a head start on your fall travel plans, Loreto in Baja California Sur deserves a spot on your calendar. Enchanting all year long, the Mexican state is ideally situated…
Houston Center for Contemporary Craft (HCCC) honored two luminaries of the art, craft and design world — Garth Clark and Mark Del Vecchio — at the museum’s annual Crafting A Legacy Luncheon. Clark and Del Vecchio owned the renowned Garth…
If you couldn’t get enough of last summer’s smash movie Barbie, where Greta Gerwig brought the most famous doll in the world to life in the very Barbie-like human form of actress Margo Robbie, have we got a pink-themed pop-up just for you.…
We live in a post-Goop world. Today, we’re taking a closer look than ever at what we’re putting on our skin — an objectively good thing. The clean beauty movement has boomed, promising formulas free from irritants, allergens, and endocrine…
Summertime brings fresh produce, baked goods and farm goods like fresh eggs and organic meats galore. It’s the best time of year to visit the farmers markets in The Woodlands. Want to eat locally grown food? There are more choices than…
Editor’s note: In this new PaperCity series dubbed Postcards from Paris, Donatella Benckenstein chronicles her adventures in the French capital. With a Dutch mother and Italian-American diplomat father, Benckenstein was raised all over the…
Another opening, another party. Now that the swirl of nonprofit fundraisers has petered out for the summer in Houston, restaurant openings are filling in for social butterflies who have not flitted off to cooler climes. Most recently was…
Exploring a great neighborhood wine store feels akin to shopping at a local bookstore. There’s a sense of discovery as you peruse the thoughtfully categorized aisles, with a knowledgeable guide nearby to help you find your next great…
Summer is here and with the sweltering Texas heat, it’s prime time to duck into some buzzy new Dallas restaurants. We’re rounding up the latest notable debuts we’ve dined at this month: A new Italian restaurant from a local celebrity chef,…
When you walk into the new Niko Niko’s in The Woodlands, the first thing you see are family photos – Dimitri Fetokasis’ mom, dad, wife, cousins, uncles and kids. But the most important photo is the lowest one on the wall — of Dimitri and a…
In terms of retail, if you dream it, Dallas probably has it. But despite the city’s prowess for attracting big brands, small businesses have long been instrumental in shaping the culture and DNA of our many neighborhoods. Whether they…
When I first saw the enormous soaking tub in my ocean-colored suite at the historic AAA Five Diamond Ponte Vedra Inn & Club outside of Jacksonville, Florida, I was transfixed. But little did I know that Suite 186 in Peyton House held an…
In 2011, DRG Concepts opened the first Wild Salsa in downtown Dallas. By 2016, the popular Mexico City-inspired restaurant had expanded to Fort Worth as well. However, the concept went offline during the pandemic. The Dallas location just…
One of the fastest-growing neighborhoods in Dallas, the Bishop Arts District in Oak Cliff has seen an overwhelming amount of new restaurant openings in the past few months. After Ladylove, The Mayor’s House, Jaquval, Trades, Ampelos Wines,…
From the outset of imagining his next Houston steakhouse, Berg Hospitality Group founder and CEO Benjamin (Ben) Berg envisioned something spectacular. Something as glam as his jewel box of a restaurant Turner’s. But something larger, even…
A culinary shift is underway as Houston’s top chefs venture into the Memorial area, showcasing some of the city’s brightest gastronomic talent a little west. Leading the movement, Aaron Bludorn opened Bar Bludorn in Hedwig Village, drawing…
Soy Cowboy held its VIP Preview evening at the new Loews Arlington Hotel and Convention Center on Wednesday. Houston-based restaurateur, Benjamin Berg of Berg Hospitality Group, was on hand to greet hundreds of invitees to his newest Pan…
The Salvation Army of North Texas’ Dallas Women’s Auxiliary (SAWA) hosted the 31st Fashion Show and Luncheon on Tuesday, May 7, inside the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center. Since 1993, the Fashion Show & Luncheon has generated more than …
Beer and bowling have always been a great indoor tradition for birthday parties or a fun afternoon out with friends. But over the past few years, retro arcade games have made a comeback. From a “cidercade” from Bishop Cider to Oak Cliff’s…
When Le Colonial owners Joe King and Rick Wahlstedt jet into Houston from their home bases (Chicago and New York, respectively), you know there is going to be a can’t-miss happening. The two arrived with team in tow to celebrate the…
In 2012, National Geographic named Iceland one of the year’s best international trips. Soon, social media feeds were flooded with images of the Nordic country’s Blue Lagoon, a man-made wonder that lured the likes of Beyoncé, Kim Kardashian…
What better way to cool off on a sweltering Texas day than with a light and delicious cocktail? In The Woodlands, many mixologists are experimenting with refreshing summer flavors, creating inventive seasonal concoctions to help you fully…
In a city rife with steakhouses, Toca Madera brings something a little different to Houston. This stylish new import, created by the international restaurant group Noble 33, aims to transport diners to the heart of Mexico City. Situated on…